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1 January 1970

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U.S. Team's Donovan Mitchell, of the Utah Jazz, goes up for a dunk as Bogdan Bogdanovic, of the Sacramento Kings, watches during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The World Team won 155-124. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

U.S. Team's Donovan Mitchell, of the Utah Jazz, goes up for a dunk as Bogdan Bogdanovic, of the Sacramento Kings, watches during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The World Team won 155-124. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Steph Curry - All-Star captain profile

Steph Curry will captain Team Stephen in the 2018 NBA All-Star game against Team LeBron.

Steph Curry - All-Star captain profile

Steph Curry will captain Team Stephen in the 2018 NBA All-Star game against Team LeBron.

Steph Curry - All-Star captain profile

Steph Curry will captain Team Stephen in the 2018 NBA All-Star game against Team LeBron.

The past 24 hours have been filled with highs and lows for Team USA in PyeongChang.

There was no miracle for the U.S. men’s hockey team, as it fell to the Olympic Athletes of Russia on Saturday and will have a much tougher road to win a medal. The Russians clinched the top spot in Group B and will advance to the quarterfinals with a bye.

American figure skater Nathan Chen made history in the men’s free skating program as he landed an Olympic-record six quadruple jump. (That’s right: SIX.) He had the highest score of the free skating event (215.08) but ultimately did not medal because of his disastrous performance in Thursday’s short program. Yuzuru Hanyu, who is basically Japan’s figure skating G.O.A.T., took home the gold medal as expected.

After her highly anticipated PyeongChang debut, Lindsey Vonn was unable to medal in the Super-G. She slipped during a turn in the final stretch and settled for sixth place. Ester Ledecka, the Czech Republic’s world champion snowboarder, won gold and made Olympic history by being the first athlete to compete in both skiing and snowboarding at the Games.

Vonn, who won bronze in the Super-G and gold in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics but missed the 2014 games in Sochi with to a knee injury, will have another chance to compete for a medal next week in the downhill.

U.S. speed skater John-Henry Krueger took home the silver in the men’s 1000m short track. He ended Team USA’s speed skating drought by winning the first individual medal in the sport since 2010.

Women’s speed skating took a harsh turn—literally—as Great Britain star Elise Christie crashed with China’s Li Jinyu in the women’s 1500m semifinals. Christie’s leg was gashed during the fall and she was taken to the hospital, ending her medal hopes. Choi Min-Jeong, South Korea’s top speed skater, took home the gold in the finals.

U.S. speed skater Maame Biney finished last in her 1500m short track heat, marking the second disappointing run for the 18-year-old who also finished last in Tuesday’s 500m quarterfinals.

Must-Watch Events

American Gus Kenworthy is favored to win a medal in this event, but there’s a hitch: Kenworthy broke his right thumb during practice on Thursday. He still plans to compete and will be joined by teammate and Sochi bronze medalist Nick Goepper. They, along with 2014 gold medal winner Joss Christensen were part of a rare single-nation sweep of the podium in Russia.

Team USA’s Ted Ligety, 33, is looking to earn his third career gold medal. He’s the only U.S. alpine ski racer with two Olympic golds. Ligety won his first in the combined event, which has downhill and slalom runs, in his Olympic debut in the 2006 Torino games. His second gold came in the giant slalom at Sochi in 2014.

Tweet of the Day

After Nathan Chen stole our hearts with his historic free style program, he won us over again. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell tweeted Chen early Saturday morning to thank him for representing Team USA and Salt Lake City, Chen’s hometown. Despite being a little busy over in Korea, Chen was still thinking of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend dunk contest like any basketball fan would.

Athlete To Root For

Lowell Bailey might not be one of Team USA’s biggest stars, but he’s a pioneer in his sport. Bailey, 36, competes in the biathlon, which combines skiing and shooting. The U.S. has never won an Olympic medal in the biathlon. Heading into his fourth event in PyeongChang and in his final Games, Bailey hopes to change that in the men’s 15km mass start on Sunday.

LeBron James - All-Star captain profile

LeBron James will captain Team LeBron against Team Curry in the 2018 NBA All-Star game.

LeBron James - All-Star captain profile

LeBron James will captain Team LeBron against Team Curry in the 2018 NBA All-Star game.

LeBron James - All-Star captain profile

LeBron James will captain Team LeBron against Team Curry in the 2018 NBA All-Star game.

Who's Your Favorite Player?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. have the inside scoop on their favorite stars in the NBA.

Who's Your Favorite Player?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. have the inside scoop on their favorite stars in the NBA.

Who's Your Favorite Player?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. have the inside scoop on their favorite stars in the NBA.

Who's Your Favorite Player?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. have the inside scoop on their favorite stars in the NBA.

Dunk, Assist or Crossover: What's Your Favorite?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. give their take on their favorite kind of plays...whether it's a dunk, 3-pointer, crossover or alley-oop.

Dunk, Assist or Crossover: What's Your Favorite?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. give their take on their favorite kind of plays...whether it's a dunk, 3-pointer, crossover or alley-oop.

Dunk, Assist or Crossover: What's Your Favorite?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. give their take on their favorite kind of plays...whether it's a dunk, 3-pointer, crossover or alley-oop.

Dunk, Assist or Crossover: What's Your Favorite?

NBA fans at All-Star Fanfest in L.A. give their take on their favorite kind of plays...whether it's a dunk, 3-pointer, crossover or alley-oop.

All-Access: NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service

Go behind the scenes as NBA Stars helped out in the Los Angeles community

All-Access: NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service

Go behind the scenes as NBA Stars helped out in the Los Angeles community

All-Access: NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service

Go behind the scenes as NBA Stars helped out in the Los Angeles community

All-Access: NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service

Go behind the scenes as NBA Stars helped out in the Los Angeles community

Relive the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars!

We recap the best plays and calls from the Mtn Dew Kickstarter Rising Star Challenge from Friday night during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Relive the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars!

We recap the best plays and calls from the Mtn Dew Kickstarter Rising Star Challenge from Friday night during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Relive the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars!

We recap the best plays and calls from the Mtn Dew Kickstarter Rising Star Challenge from Friday night during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Relive the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars!

We recap the best plays and calls from the Mtn Dew Kickstarter Rising Star Challenge from Friday night during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Team World attacked the rim and dominated from three-point range as the internationals kicked off the NBA 2018 All-Star Weekend festivities with a 155-124 victory over Team USA.

Snoop Dogg names Jordan and Kobe in all-time NBA All-Star team

Rap legend Snoop Dogg has named Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as part of his all-time NBA team

Snoop Dogg names Jordan and Kobe in all-time NBA All-Star team

Rap legend Snoop Dogg has named Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as part of his all-time NBA team

Snoop Dogg names Jordan and Kobe in all-time NBA All-Star team

Rap legend Snoop Dogg has named Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as part of his all-time NBA team

Ben Simmons had more assists than points in the World team's NBA All-Star Rising Stars game.

Ben Simmons had more assists than points in the World team's NBA All-Star Rising Stars game.

World beats USA in Rising Stars

Yahoo Sports Minute recaps top stories including Team World beating Team USA in the Rising Stars game, 155-124, LaMarcus Aldridge and Al Horford reportedly being the last two picks of the NBA All-Star draft and Quavo being named the MVP of the All-Star celebrity game.

World beats USA in Rising Stars

Yahoo Sports Minute recaps top stories including Team World beating Team USA in the Rising Stars game, 155-124, LaMarcus Aldridge and Al Horford reportedly being the last two picks of the NBA All-Star draft and Quavo being named the MVP of the All-Star celebrity game.